Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven: Preview, Prediction, Lineups

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Match Preview

Crisis mode has officially been activated at Anfield. Liverpool welcome Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven to Merseyside this Wednesday night under a dark cloud of pressure.¹ Arne Slot’s tenure is facing its sternest test yet following back-to-back Premier League humiliations—a 3-0 loss to Man City followed by a shock 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.² The Reds, currently 8th in the Champions League table, desperately need a win not just for points, but to stop the toxicity from consuming their season.

In stark contrast, Peter Bosz’s PSV arrive full of confidence. Sitting 18th in the European table but dominant domestically (fresh off a 5-1 win over AZ and 1-0 vs NAC), the Eindhoven giants smell blood. With Liverpool’s defense depleted and confidence shattered, PSV will look to replicate their historic 2025 win over the Reds and pile more misery on Arne Slot.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Quick Match Info

Fixture: Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven
Competition: UEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 5)
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool (Capacity: 61,276)³
Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Kickoff Time: 20:00 GMT / 21:00 CET / 01:30 IST (Thursday)
Referee: Alejandro Hernández (Spain)⁴
VAR: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández (Spain)⁵
TV Channel (UK): TNT Sports 2
TV Channel (USA): Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo
TV Channel (India): Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, JioTV
Live Stream: Discovery+ (UK), Paramount+ (USA), SonyLIV (India)

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

Liverpool:

Position: 8th in Champions League (9 Points).⁶
Form: Disastrous. They have lost 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions, conceding 9 goals in those defeats. The fortress of Anfield has crumbled recently with losses to Forest and Crystal Palace.
Current Challenge: Finding a defensive structure without key right-backs (Bradley/Frimpong) and restoring belief in a squad that looked “shell-shocked” against Forest.

PSV Eindhoven:

Position: 18th in Champions League (5 Points).⁷
Form: Excellent. Unbeaten in their last 5, including a massive 5-1 away win at AZ Alkmaar. They are scoring for fun (15 goals in 5 games).
Current Challenge: Their European away form. While dominant in the Eredivisie, Anfield remains a daunting venue, even when Liverpool are struggling.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — What’s at Stake

For Liverpool:

Arne Slot’s Job Security: It might sound premature, but another heavy home defeat could make Slot’s position untenable. A win is non-negotiable to calm the storm.
Top 8 Status: Sitting on the edge of the automatic qualification spots (8th), a slip-up here could drop them into the playoff lottery.

For PSV Eindhoven:

Playoff Security: With 5 points, PSV are in the danger zone. A result at Anfield would be a massive step toward securing a top-24 finish and extending their European journey.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Team Form

Liverpool (Last 5 Matches):

L vs Nottingham Forest (0-3)
L vs Manchester City (0-3)
W vs Real Madrid (1-0 – CL)
W vs Aston Villa (2-0)
L vs Crystal Palace (0-3 – EFL)

PSV Eindhoven (Last 5 Matches):

W vs NAC Breda (1-0)
W vs AZ Alkmaar (5-1)
D vs Olympiacos (1-1 – CL)
W vs Sittard (5-2)
W vs Feyenoord (3-2)

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Team News

Liverpool:

Injury Crisis: The Reds are decimated at right-back. Conor Bradley (Muscle) and Jeremie Frimpong (Muscle) are both out until December. Joe Gomez is expected to fill in.
Midfield Absences: Stefan Bajcetic (Hamstring) and playmaker Florian Wirtz (Muscle) are unavailable, stripping the team of creativity.
Defensive Blow: Young talent Giovanni Leoni is out long-term with an ACL injury.¹²
Rotation: Hugo Ekitike is predicted to start up top, pushing Cody Gakpo to the left against his former club.

PSV Eindhoven:

Alassane Plea: Doubtful/Out (Knee Injury).
Ruben van Bommel: Doubtful/Out (Knee Injury).
Key Returns: Ivan Perisic and Dennis Man are fit and expected to provide width and experience on the flanks. Guus Til continues in his goal-scoring midfield role.¹³

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Head to Head

30 Jan 2025: PSV 3–2 Liverpool (CL)
10 Dec 2008: PSV 1–3 Liverpool (CL)
02 Oct 2008: Liverpool 3–1 PSV (CL)
12 Apr 2007: Liverpool 1–0 PSV (CL)
04 Apr 2007: PSV 0–3 Liverpool (CL)

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Predicted Lineups

Liverpool (4-2-3-1):

Slot reshuffles the defense with Gomez at RB. Szoboszlai plays the #10 role in Wirtz’s absence.

GK: Giorgi Mamardashvili
RB: Joe Gomez
CB: Ibrahima Konaté
CB: Virgil van Dijk (C)
LB: Andrew Robertson
CDM: Ryan Gravenberch
CDM: Alexis Mac Allister
RW: Mohamed Salah
CAM: Dominik Szoboszlai
LW: Cody Gakpo
ST: Hugo Ekitike

PSV Eindhoven (4-3-3):

Bosz fields an aggressive lineup. Perisic and Man offer immense experience on the wings.

GK: Matej Kovar
RB: Sergiño Dest
CB: Jerdy Schouten (Dropping into defense)
CB: Yarek Gasiorowski
LB: Anass Salah-Eddine
CM: Ismael Saibari
CM: Mauro Júnior
CM: Joey Veerman
RW: Dennis Man
ST: Guus Til (False 9 / Advanced Midfielder)
LW: Ivan Perisic

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Impact Bench Options

Liverpool:

Darwin Núñez: If Ekitike struggles to hold the ball, Darwin’s chaos factor will be needed to wake up the Anfield crowd.
Curtis Jones: Offers more control in midfield if Mac Allister gets overrun by PSV’s press.

PSV Eindhoven:

Noa Lang: The tricky winger is a nightmare for tired full-backs. Expect him to target Joe Gomez late in the game.
Johan Bakayoko: Pure speed on the counter-attack if PSV are leading.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Tactical Outlook

Liverpool:

Playing Style: Possession under Pressure. Slot wants controlled build-up, but recent games show Liverpool are too slow and vulnerable to counters. Without Wirtz, the link between midfield and attack is broken. They will rely heavily on Salah and Gakpo creating individual magic.
Weakness: Defensive Transition. Liverpool’s high line has been suicidal recently. With Gomez (a natural CB) at right-back, PSV’s fast wingers like Perisic and Man will look to isolate him.

PSV Eindhoven:

Playing Style: Bosz-Ball (High Octane). Peter Bosz never parks the bus. PSV will press Liverpool high up the pitch, aiming to force errors from Mamardashvili and Konaté.
Strength: Midfield Runners. Guus Til and Joey Veerman make excellent late runs into the box. Liverpool’s midfielders often fail to track these runners, which is how they conceded 3 against Forest.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Cody Gakpo vs. Sergiño Dest	The Reunion: Gakpo knows PSV inside out. Dest loves to attack, leaving space behind. Gakpo must exploit this gap.	Liverpool
Joe Gomez vs. Ivan Perisic	Make-shift vs. Veteran: Gomez isn’t a natural attacking right-back. Perisic is crafty and two-footed. If Gomez gets too tight, Perisic will spin him.	Tie
Virgil van Dijk vs. Guus Til	Positioning Duel: Til isn’t a traditional striker; he ghosts into spaces. Van Dijk hates marking players who drop deep. This confusion could lead to PSV chances.	Liverpool

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Spotlight Players

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool):

The Egyptian King has been quiet during Liverpool’s slump. Rumors of him being “dropped” by pundits are swirling. He needs a big performance to silence the critics and drag his team out of this hole.

Joey Veerman (PSV):

The architect of PSV’s attack. His passing range is elite. If Liverpool allow him time on the ball at Anfield, he will pick apart their high line with balls over the top for Dennis Man.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Fan Reactions

Liverpool Fans:

“If we play like we did against Forest, PSV will destroy us. Slot needs to wake these players up.”

“Anfield hasn’t been this quiet in years. We need a fast start or the crowd will turn.”

PSV Fans:

“Liverpool are wounded animals. This is the best time to play them.”

“We beat them in January, we can do it again. Bosz-ball will conquer Anfield!”

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Match-Defining Factors

The “First 15 Minutes”: If Liverpool score early, the relief will be palpable, and Anfield will rock. If PSV score first, the atmosphere will turn toxic immediately.
Liverpool’s Right Flank: With Bradley and Frimpong out, that side is a major weak point. PSV will target it relentlessly.
Midfield Energy: PSV’s midfield (Saibari/Veerman) is dynamic and fit. Liverpool’s midfield looked lethargic against City. The battle for second balls will decide the game.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Prediction

Score Prediction: Liverpool 2–2 PSV Eindhoven

Betting Insights:

Outcome: Draw or PSV Double Chance.
Both Teams to Score: YES (Liverpool’s defense is leaking; PSV score for fun).
Over/Under: Over 3.5 Goals (Open game with two attacking coaches).

Analysis: It is impossible to back Liverpool with confidence right now given their defensive shambles. PSV are fearless and have the tools to hurt this fragile Reds backline. However, the Anfield factor usually prevents total collapse in Europe. Expect a chaotic, high-scoring draw that does little to ease the pressure on Arne Slot.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — Final Word

This is a defining night for Arne Slot. A win could spark a revival; a loss could signal the end. PSV Eindhoven arrive without fear, led by a manager who loves to attack. With both defenses looking suspect and attacking talent on display (Salah, Gakpo vs Perisic, Man), this has all the ingredients of a Champions League classic—but perhaps for the wrong reasons for the home fans.

Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven — FAQs

When is the Liverpool vs PSV match?

The match kicks off on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at 20:00 GMT (Thursday 01:30 IST).25

Is Florian Wirtz playing?

No, Liverpool’s playmaker Florian Wirtz is out with a muscle injury until early December.

Who is the referee?

The match will be officiated by Alejandro Hernández from Spain.26

Where can I watch the match in India?

You can watch live on Sony Sports Network and stream on SonyLIV or JioTV.

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